FRIDAY
"BeaconHS_Assassins2015: prom is tomorrow, so ASSASSINS IS ON HOLD now until Monday! We will be sending out your reassigned target later today. Get prepped and have a good weekend!"
Melanie and Miltia also sent a picture of the remaining survivors' names. The list of names are as follows: Coco Adel, Yatsuhashi Daichi, Yang Xiao Long, Blake Belladonna, Neptune Vasilias, Ren Lie, Sky Lark, Emerald Sustrai, and Cardin Winchester.
The blonde sighed in relief. Good, at least the Kitten made it to round two. The odds seem to be in my favor... I don't care about taking any of these people out, besides Blake. She smirked; I'll most likely not get the Kitten! This is great!
JNPR and RWBY glared at each other suspiciously after looking up from their phones. They got the beacon as they were conversing in the hallway during passing period. Tension is flaring. Who will aid whom? What is everyone's next plan of attack? None of them will know, not until they have their next targets.
"Ren! How did you take out your target?" Nora asked.
Ren crossed his arms; "I had to lower myself to stalking." He was disappointed in himself.
Miltia and Melanie were passing by as Miltia heard his comment. "Stalking isn't THAT bad Ren." She said in a snarky tone. It seems she is getting defensive.
Yang chimed in, "Miltia, just because you have a strange obsession doesn't mean everyone does."
"Whatever," Miltia flipped her hair sassily. "At least I get some money at the end of this game." She firmly added with a smirk, "No matter what."
Weiss chimed in, "Doesn't matter. Money is money." She said with her chin held high.
Yang raised her voice, "YOU'RE ONE TO TALK!"
Melanie came to Miltia's rescue and got between the Weiss and Yang, "Ladies, ladies! Let us not fight. Save it for the battlefield… And in some cases, the bedroom."
"You're only saying that because you get money no matter what…" Ruby muttered.
Melanie snapped, "What did you say, Red?!"
"I said, maybe you wouldn't be so neutral if you weren't getting paid... With OUR money!" Ruby clarified.
Melanie got into Ruby's face, "YOU'RE NOT EVEN IN THE GAME YET! YOU STILL HAVE TWO MORE YEARS!"
"That doesn't matter! Most of my friends are playing THIS year!" Ruby shot back.
Yang wanted to diffuse the situation, so she said the most logical thing. "Hey Melanie. I have some medicine for your bitchiness; it's called 'Bitch off spray' works with dogs, why not you?"
"Way to be subtle..." Pyrrha mumbled.
Melanie was fuming and crossed her arms, not knowing how to reply, "Whatever."
"So have anything interesting planned for the next round?" Blake asked.
Melanie smirked, "Yes, actually. It has been brought to my attention that many students desire a second chance."
"W-wait you mean… People are able to get back IN Assassins?" Pyrrha asked in disbelief.
"It depends." Melanie replied, "So many people have requested a redemption round suddenly. It's the strangest thing…" She trailed off.
Weiss smirked at the information; her plan seems to have worked. "So, how will you go about this information?"
"Soon, Miltia and I will beacon the 'chance for redemption.' If we get over ten 'favorites,' it will happen." Melanie informed. "So those of you who want to get back into action," she looked at JNPR and RWBY, "I suggest you 'favorite' that beacon."
"I know I will!" Pear cheered.
My plan actually worked! Weiss thought. Talking to majority of the fallen and convincing them to persuade the game makers along with me was so easy too! Now I just have to win that redemption round… If it even happens... "What will you do if you get ten 'favorites?'"
"Yeah, and how many people will you let back in?" Jaune asked hopefully.
"That," Melanie stared at Weiss and Jaune, "Is classified. For now."
The two shut their mouths and the two-minute warning bell rang. The blonde grabbed Pear and Weiss and headed to Mr. Port's class.
Yang, Pear, and Weiss sauntered into Mr. Port's class, only to be genuinely surprised by a new intruder. Weiss casually went to her seat, not knowing why Pyrrha froze in her tracks.
Pyrrha's face dropped at the sight. She was sure she would NEVER see that woman again. Right now, the woman's back was turned so Pear turned to Yang, "YANG! It's her! You have to hide me all class period!" She said in a harsh whisper.
"Who?" The blonde turned her attention to the front. "Oh my god, this isn't good."
Yang walked in front of Pyrrha, blocking the woman's view of her. "We can just sit in the back, I'll be sure to block you the whole hour." Yang assured.
"That would be great," Pear said sarcastically, "Too bad we have assigned seats!"
The blonde thought of a plan, "Screw it, we'll just make Ren and Sage move. It's not like she will check the seating arrangement anyway."
"Hopefully…" Pear muttered.
The duo moved to the back of the room and Yang coughed into her fist to get Ren and Sage's attention. "Move."
"Why?" The two asked.
"This is an emergency. Pear and I need those seats just for today. Take ours, please." Yang pleaded.
"One condition," Sage replied, "You tell me where Ruby hides her cookie stash."
Weiss was sitting next to Sage and Ren, so she couldn't help but hear their conversation. Her eyes widened at the request. "Why the hell would you need to know tha-" The ice queen almost asked.
Pyrrha vigorously shook the blonde's shoulders, "YANG! SHE'S TURNING AROUND!"
"Fine! Just switch with us please!" Yang said.
Ren and Sage complied and scurried to the front of the class where Pyrrha and Yang's seats are. Yang sat in front of Pyrrha and Pear made sure to cover her face with her hands so she wouldn't be seen.
The intruder noticed every student was seated as the final bell rang. "Hello class, Mr. Port is out sick today, so I am subbing!" She scanned the room, "You may call me Mrs. Port." She began to take attendance, with the occasional 'present' and 'here' being spoken. As she took attendance, she checked the seating chart.
Yang turned around to Pyrrha, "Looks like Barbara is a picky teacher."
"She's totally going to know who I am!" Pyrrha whined.
Mrs. Port finally got to Pear's name on the class list, "...Pyrrha Nikos."
Pear raised her hand, "Present…" She whimpered.
"YOU!" Mrs. Port yelled.
"Me?" Pyrrha shrieked.
Mrs. Port looked confusedly at the seating arrangement chart, "You're not in the right seat…"
Yang jumped up, "Of course!" She bumped her head playfully with her fist, "Our mistake. Sage, Ren switch back!"
"You four shouldn't take advantage of a sub like that!" Barbara lectured.
As Pyrrha began to stand, she bumped her knee on the table rather hard, falling back into her seat. "Ow!" She yelped.
"Are you okay, Dear?" Mrs. Port asked.
"THIS IS RETRIBUTION!" Pear declared.
Barbara was dazed, "For what?"
Pear couldn't handle the pressure anymore, "I PUSHED YOU INTO THE BUSHES! WHAT ELSE?"
The class snickered at Pear's outburst. Those were rare. Weiss thought, Heh, Mrs. Port's bush… IT HAS RETURNED! She couldn't help but giggle in her seat.
"I was hoping to confront you about that AFTER class." Barbara informed. She already looked done with today.
"That can't wait," Yang chirped, "She needs to say something now."
"I do?" Pyrrha asked.
Yang grinned, "You do."
"Yeah! I do!" Pear exclaimed, "I wanted to say that I am NOT sorry."
The class 'ooooooooh-d' in response.
"I know it is an important game for you students." Barbara gestured to the class, "But you shouldn't resort to such methods."
"Are you kidding me? Ren here hijacked a car!" Pear exclaimed.
"Yeah!" Sage piped up and looked at Ren, "This S.O.B. got in my trunk!"
"Not my fault you keep it unlocked…" Ren muttered.
Many students gasped at the revelation. "So that's who shot Sage!" A student whispered.
"Yeah, is that even allowed?" One student replied.
Yang defended Ren, "Trespassing only applies to houses, not vehicles." She informed. "And you Barbara, I expect you to be a good sport!" She said dramatically.
"Why am I surrounded by such idiots?" Weiss mumbled.
Ren kept his usual pokerface. "At least I got the kill."
"This is the most intense game in years!" Barbara chuckled.
Pear was surprised by Mrs. Port's sudden happiness, "So.. You're not mad anymore?"
Barbara put her hands on her hips, "That can wait until after class."
Pear frowned and slouched in her seat, "Can we at least stay in these seats?"
"No you cannot stay in those seats!" Barbara shouted.
After class, Yang grabbed Sage's arm, "As for your earlier request, here's your answer." The blonde grinned and looked at the ice queen right behind Sage, "Ruby hides her cookie stash in Weiss' yaoi collection."
Weiss heard the blonde tell Sage about her collection. "Yang!" She shrieked, "NO ONE KNOWS THAT. NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW!" She paused, "Wait… How did you know?"
Yang shrugged, "I see Ruby sneaking into the bathroom at night. She always comes back in her room and hides the magazines under her bed." She revealed, "After checking out the magazines, I saw bits and pieces of leftover cookies. Not to mention the actual content of them."
"Wait, so how did you know they were mine?" Weiss asked.
"Really?" The blonde asked in exasperation, "Your name is literally engraved on the inside cover of each one."
"Damn my organized self!" Weiss chided.
Yang slapped Sage on the back, "Hope you're happy knowing Weiss' guilty pleasure!"
"What's yaoi?" Sage asked.
"S-search it on dustnet!" Weiss stuttered, "I'M LEAVING!" She stormed out of the classroom. "THIS ISN'T OVER XIAO LONG!" Echoed through the school halls followed by rhythmic steps.
By this time, the room was empty except Pyrrha and Mrs. Port. Yang and Sage left the room. However the blonde waited just outside the room for Pear. A minute later, her phone vibrated, indicating a new message. She read the text carefully, "Your new target is: Coco Adel. Good luck!" Coco? Great… The one obsessed with my ass. This is the perfect chance for revenge!
Pyrrha exited the classroom and was shocked when she saw Yang waiting. "Hey! You waited?"
"Of course Pear!" Yang inhaled her hair, "For that."
"Thanks, I feel so loved," Pyrrha replied sarcastically.
"Oh!" Yang remembered her earlier text, "My new target is Coco." She whispered.
"Her?! After all you went through with her…" Pear trailed off.
Yang sighed, "I know, but this is a chance for vengeance!"
Pyrrha smiled, "You're right, I'll be sure to help you shoot her."
"Good to know," Yang smirked. "How did your conversation with Barbara go?"
"She doesn't seem to mind the stunt we pulled anymore!" Pear cheered.
"She really is a good sport." Yang added.
"Yeah, considering all she did was scream and yell when it happened." Pear smiled.
FRIDAY NIGHT
"BeaconHS_Assassins2015: It has come to our attention many students desire a second chance."
Yang smiled, she knew that was Melanie from her earlier words. The beacon continued, "If this beacon gets over ten 'favorites,' there will be a redemption round!"
Toto: Mrs. Port makes a return! Hmmm will the redemption round happen? If so, which three will be thrown back in? This will be good! I am also referencing Honor Among Thieves by TotoMAK a lot, so be sure to check it out in case you haven't! Also, check out The Grim(m) Oracles by me, it has many things in store!
Nick: Soooo let's just say that the desert state in which I live in doesn't act so desert-y around this time of the year. First it was my TV losing its inverter (yay… $200 down the drain, and just outside warranty), now frequent thunderstorms, consistent flash flood issues, and now a new windows phone. Talk about one hell of a week, and as I type this, my dog is freaking out because of the thunderstorms. Friendly advice here, dog hair doesn't look good on navy blue web sheets or all over my keyboard.